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“I think he\u2019s exceptional. He\u2019s very good with his feet. He\u2019s an all-rounder, and I rate Ramsdale as well, but if I had to choose I\u2019d probably just side with Raya.”<\/p>\n
It would be a shock if Raya is dropped for Arsenal’s next match against Tottenham, with the 28-year-old yet to be really tested during his short spell between the sticks. He has not put a foot wrong thus far and will certainly have high hopes of playing in his first north London derby this weekend.<\/p>\n
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Don’t miss… <\/strong> It remains to be seen whether Raya will be able to make the goalkeeping position his own, with Ramsdale seemingly facing a battle to regain his starting spot. However, there could still be some chopping and changing in the position over the coming weeks until a clear frontrunner emerges.<\/p>\n Arteta played down the significance of his decision to drop Ramsdale against Everton last weekend, insisting that it was no different to swapping outfield players. He said: “It’s the same rationale that Fabio [Vieira] played here or Eddie [Nketiah] played instead of Gabriel Jesus.<\/p>\n “I haven’t had a single question on why Gabriel Jesus hasn’t started and he’s won more trophies than anyone, including me, in that dressing room. I cannot have two players like this in one position and not play them. David has tremendous qualities, like Aaron has, like Karl [Hein] has, but we have to use them.”<\/p>\n Want the latest Premier League news as we publish it on\u00a0Express Sport<\/i>? Join our Facebook group by clicking\u00a0<\/b>here<\/b>.<\/p>\n
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